Updates and lake jumping
***As a friendly reminder for those of you visiting this post, there is no cell service in the Fitzpatrick Wilderness area. The group is operating off of a satellite device, and even then, service can be a bit spotty at times. So if a day or two goes by, don't worry! They'll check in the next time they can get a signal.***
A quick note on the picture: lake jumping is a popular way to keep clean in the backcountry. There's nothing more refreshing than jumping into a glacial fed lake!
When they can, students will be writing a blog post from their perspective. Sometimes it will be about what they did that day, sometimes it will be a reflection on something they did days ago. But either way, we want you to hear—in their own words—what the students are experiencing.
A quick note on the picture: lake jumping is a popular way to keep clean in the backcountry. There's nothing more refreshing than jumping into a glacial fed lake!
When they can, students will be writing a blog post from their perspective. Sometimes it will be about what they did that day, sometimes it will be a reflection on something they did days ago. But either way, we want you to hear—in their own words—what the students are experiencing.
Here's a reflection from June 10th, when they did the petroglyph tour:
"Today (June 10) we got to see the petroglyphs with a local named Monty! It was very meaningful to learn about the spiritual importance of the petroglyphs and how they were created by youth who had just completed a vision quest of solitude and fasting. It also blew my mind how old some of them were—up to 3,000 years old! I found it interesting to learn that the rocks naturally produced silica that protects and preserves the petroglyphs."
And one from June 11th, the day they hiked in:
"On June 11th, we set off to the Fitzpatrick Wilderness! We've begun learning technical skills for hiking with heavy packs, how to set up our campsite, and how to filter our water. As we were hiking, the continual unfolding of beauty within God's creation holds you in awe, wonder, and humility. What a true honor and privilege it is to be on this trip."
"Today (June 10) we got to see the petroglyphs with a local named Monty! It was very meaningful to learn about the spiritual importance of the petroglyphs and how they were created by youth who had just completed a vision quest of solitude and fasting. It also blew my mind how old some of them were—up to 3,000 years old! I found it interesting to learn that the rocks naturally produced silica that protects and preserves the petroglyphs."
And one from June 11th, the day they hiked in:
"On June 11th, we set off to the Fitzpatrick Wilderness! We've begun learning technical skills for hiking with heavy packs, how to set up our campsite, and how to filter our water. As we were hiking, the continual unfolding of beauty within God's creation holds you in awe, wonder, and humility. What a true honor and privilege it is to be on this trip."